"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." – 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Sister LaKeshia G. Harmon of Petersburg, VA, was born November 12, 1977, to Deaconess Margie J. Harmon and the late Deacon Walter C. Harmon. She passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, April 18, 2025, at Bon Secours Community Hospice House, Richmond, VA.

LaKeshia was preceded in death by her uncle, Wilbert B. Johnson; and her grandparents, Arnold and Inez Johnson.

LaKeshia graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1995. She was currently employed with Powell's Tax & Support Services.

LaKeshia confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Unity Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA where she was a faithful and dedicated member. She really loved the Lord and her church family. She faithfully served as a member of the Women's Ministry, the Pastor's Aide Ministry, and the gospel and combined choirs. She also served as the financial secretary from 2023 to the present.

LaKeshia loved to read, spend time on her computer and watch television. She also loved helping people and making them happy.

Besides her loving and devoted mother Deaconess Margie J. Harmon, LaKeshia is survived by her two sisters, Crystal E. King (Earl) of North Chesterfield, VA and Tiffany N. Harmon of Petersburg, VA; nephew, Emarion Arnez King; godparents, Valeria G. Randall and John H. Randall; godbrothers, Vance and Valzohn Randall; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, her church family and community friends.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. E. E. Mitchell, Jr., eulogist and Rev. Boris Kizzie, officiating. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.